Bitter gourd fry/Pavakkai fry is a crispy and tasty side dish for rice. Ingredients: 3 nos – Bitter gourd (Pavakkai/Karela) 3 tbsp – Gram flour (Besan/Kadalai maavu) 2 tbsp – Rice flour 1 no – Tamarind (gooseberry size) 1 1/2 tsp – Red chili powder..